Alan Feldberg

ABI: Brexit deal a ‘positive sign’

The Association of British Insurers has responded to the proposed Brexit deal, describing the outcome as a ‘positive sign’. Huw Evans,  director general of the ABI, said, ‘This agreement is […]

PPG reports third quarter results

PPG has reported third quarter 2019 net sales of approximately $3.8bn, comparable with the prior year. Net sales in constant currencies were about two per cent higher versus the previous […]

Bridgestone announces key appointments

Bridgestone has strengthened its senior management team with significant appointments to both its consumer and commercial sales sectors. After 24 years with the company, John Folliss is retiring as north […]

Glasurit supports Greener Bodyshop Awards

The NBRA has announced that Glasurit will be headline sponsor of the Greener Bodyshop Awards, on Thursday 31 October. Hosted at the Birmingham Sea Life Centre, the event will recognise […]

Kwik Fit uncovers depth of tyre ignorance

A new study has revealed that just a quarter of drivers know the legal minimum tread depth for cars.  In research carried out for Kwik Fit, only 25% of drivers […]

APC names three funding winners

Three UK-based zero carbon automotive projects have secured government funding via the Advanced Propulsion Centre. The combined award of £25.4m, provided by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy […]

Redbridge goes green with mobility service

The borough of Redbridge has agreed a partnership with a major car sharing brand to bring a low emissions mobility service to its streets. The deal with Ubeeqo, Europcar Mobility […]

EV public charging disparity revealed

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the towns and cities with the highest density of charging points – and the lowest. Research by car selling comparison website Motorway.co.uk found […]

Smart motorways not convincing many drivers

A study by the AA has found that smart motorways are considered more dangerous than traditional motorways by the vast majority of drivers. A survey of 15,000 drivers found that […]

‘I was shocked to win’

Auto Windscreens’ technician Mike Duddridge has been named the company’s 2019 ‘Clearly the Best’ champion, winning £1,000 and the coveted ‘BEST TEC’ (BE57 TEC) number plate. Mike was one of […]

New financial support for SMEs

A new financial service for bodyshops has been introduced to fill the gap left by banks reluctant to support SMEs. Quote Goat has partnered with a number of business lenders […]

SYNETIQ confirms Motorman acquisition

Salvage and vehicle recycling company SYNETIQ has acquired St Albans-based Motorman Ltd. Motorman is the UKs leading independent remanufactured parts supplier and repair partner to the fleet industry. Established over […]